Glasgow 2014: Aircraft restrictions announced across Scotland during Commonwealth Games

THE Scottish Government have revealed that six aircraft restrictions will come into effect between July 13 and August 6 during the Games in Glasgow.

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Six aircraft restrictions will be in place during the Commonwealth Games

AIRCRAFT restrictions are set to be put in place over parts of Scotland during this summer's Commonwealth Games.

The Scottish Government have revealed that six regulations will come into effect between July 13 and August 6 because of security issues.

Two flight restrictions will be placed over the host city Glasgow, with a core prohibited zone covering event venues and the athlete's village.

This will also be surrounded by a larger restricted zone.

Four other restrictions will the cycling time trials at Muirhead, the diving competition at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh, the triathlon events at Strathclyde Country Park and shooting at the Barry Buddon range in Dundee.

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill said: "All the regulations have been designed to allow aviation business to continue as usual so far as possible, while ensuring the safety and security of the Commonwealth Games.

"They also provide specific exemptions for aircraft such as those operated by the police or emergency medical services to enter the protected airspace.

"We do not expect that any airports within the restricted airspace will need to close as a result of the planned measures, and there should be no impact on scheduled air services that will be vital to competitors, officials and spectators.

"The government's paramount objective is the delivery of a safe and secure 2014 Commonwealth Games for all, and the airspace restrictions will help to provide this while minimising the impact on the aviation community, so far as possible.

"However, the government reserves the right to implement additional airspace security measures should the need arise."